Published: Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 1:36 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 1:36 p.m.

Dr. Nathan Grossman will retire from his post as director of the Marion County Health Department on June 1, the department announced this afternoon.

Grossman, 62, has represented the Florida Department of Health in Marion since 1984.

“It has been a great privilege and an honor to have worked with the residents of Marion County during my time at the Health Department,” Grossman said in prepared remarks. “I have great admiration for the staff and our numerous partners who have been able to help improve the health for Marion County residents over the years.”

There will be a nationwide search for a successor. “If the search process extends past June 1, the department will name an interim director until a replacement is selected,” a department news release said.

<p>Dr. Nathan Grossman will retire from his post as director of the Marion County Health Department on June 1, the department announced this afternoon.</p><p> </p><p>Grossman, 62, has represented the Florida Department of Health in Marion since 1984.</p><p> </p><p>“It has been a great privilege and an honor to have worked with the residents of Marion County during my time at the Health Department,” Grossman said in prepared remarks. “I have great admiration for the staff and our numerous partners who have been able to help improve the health for Marion County residents over the years.”</p><p> </p><p>There will be a nationwide search for a successor. “If the search process extends past June 1, the department will name an interim director until a replacement is selected,” a department news release said.</p>